Chapter 119: Invitation
by AfuhfuihgsTime flowed like water.
It wasn’t long until the third episode of Special Task Force 808 aired.
Various media outlets fueled the excitement for Special Task Force 808, and thanks to that, its popularity continued to snowball.
Through broadcasts, or through word of mouth.
It was only natural. An average viewership rating of 24% for episodes 1-2 wasn’t a number just any Wednesday-Thursday drama could dream of.
Thanks to this, news about STF808 popped up no matter which media outlet you checked.
Even just looking at YouTube proved it.
[ My picks for the best clips from Special Task Force 808! ]
[ I tried impersonating characters from Special Task Force 808. ]
[ What if you joined a game with Kim Yuhan’s voice? ]
[ Special Task Force 808 Analysis Review Summary_Hidden details, Kim Yuhan teasers, predictions for the next episode, etc. ]
People had already started shortening the drama’s title.
Special Task Force 808. STF808.
From simply talking about watching STF808 to imitating the characters, and even discussing various plot points and teasers – everything was a views generator, and it had already become a trend.
This naturally led to increased interest in Kim Yuhan.
-I don’t know how many times I’ve rewatched this clip, I want to see Kim Yuhan quickly. How will he take down the next criminal…
- -I like that it’s not just about arresting them. The process of him breaking down the criminals in his own unique style was great.
- -I came here angry thinking Lee Geum-sook didn’t write romance this time either, but it’s surprisingly fun; Why am I looking forward to it;
- -So is it true he’s dating Lee Sua?
- -I just found him and he’s already taken? TTTTT
The dating rumors inevitably drew attention as well. A massive amount.
The dating rumor involving Lee Sua must have caused chaos in more than one place, but perhaps nowhere was as busy as here right now.
Starcatch Headquarters.
“The view counts are shooting up like crazy!”
“The site next door basically confirmed they’re dating in their article?”
“That’s why they always get cursed at and ignored by people. Get a grip! There’s no official confirmation yet! We only discuss the possibility!”
The inside was already in total chaos.
Kim Sun-ah quietly pressed her forehead.
‘Is this a dream or reality….’
Honestly, she still couldn’t quite tell.
The dating rumor between Lee Sua and Kim Yuhan.
Sua? Who was Sua?
‘…If this is true, how should I take it?’
Her mind filled with question marks.
‘Should I congratulate Sua on finding a good man? Or should I be worried about Mr. Yuhan? It’s complicated.’
Somehow, it felt completely unreal.
Regardless, Starcatch had participated in breaking this dating rumor. This was because the request had actually come from Mystic Entertainment.
‘What are they thinking? Asking us to fuel the fire instead?’
The representative had said this would actually help Sua, so Sun-ah had no reason to refuse the offer.
Besides, as just a team leader, she felt pressured by the staff who were eager to run with it anyway.
“We’ll also cover how Sua happened to close her SNS account!”
“Got the eyewitness account uploaded! But there are no photos?”
“They probably just threw it out there hoping for views. We don’t cross the line! Just dip our toes in moderately!”
It was then that Kim Yi-seo contacted her again.
[ Sender: Kim Yi-seo ]
▶ Starcatch Team Leader.
▶ I’d like to meet you at the entertainment building sometime.
It was a kind of invitation.
At the same time, Wonsunging sighed first thing in the morning.
His monitor displayed the Lee Sua gallery.
“Haa….”
[ Title: I want to bury my face in Sua’s crotch. ]
[ Bet it feels good ]
Post deleted.
“…Sua isn’t a game character.”
Perhaps because naive newcomers had flooded in, there were quite a few people writing explicit posts. Enough to worry about lawsuits.
That’s why Wonsunging’s sighs didn’t cease.
“Sua, your body is the problem. Ignorantly huge.”
Tsk, he clicked his tongue.
Envy was envy, but first, he diligently deleted posts that crossed the line.
He appreciated their affection for Sua, but if Sua was to rise to mainstream success, community moderation was necessary.
Yes, Sua is an actress.
Meaning, she’s different from a VTuber or a game character.
The problem was, aside from this, the community was currently in an uproar.
[ Title: Are Lee Sua and Kim Yuhan really dating? ]
[ Don’t tell me they’ve been close since before debut and endured obscurity together? Tears are streaming down ]
- -If that’s the case, we have to support them…
- -What can we do…
[ Title: Was this why our star closed her SNS? ]
[ She sensed the dating rumors were about to break. ]
[ Title: Go check out Sicarin << this streamer’s broadcast ]
[ Seems like she knows something about Lee Sua and Kim Yuhan? Chat is being spammed demanding clarification. 60k viewers lolllll ]
[ Title: Still gotta do what we gotta do…. ]
[ Our star’s fan cafe is up, let’s join first ㄱㄱ ]
It was truly a total mess.
Wonsunging sensed where things stood currently.
‘Standing at a crossroads.’
They had succeeded in drawing fiery attention, but if they couldn’t handle this huge flame, they would ultimately burn themselves out.
In Wonsunging’s view, Sua was now at a crossroads.
Whether she could positively digest this attention, or be engulfed in flames and turn to ash, unable to do anything.
He couldn’t help but worry. Because she was his friend.
“…She’s not picking up her calls either.”
Just then, Wonsunging received a message.
It was a message directed to the Sua fan cafe.
[ Mystic (mystic_official) ]
[ Hello. This is Mystic Entertainment. We are deeply moved that you have established a fan cafe for our agency’s actress, Lee Sua. We promise our support, and for smooth communication— ]
Wonsunging’s eyes widened.
It made sense. It was an approach from Mystic headquarters itself.
“Inviting me? To Mystic headquarters?”
And one more thing.
[ Sua Zoo ]
[ Title: How long has Sua been acting? ]
[ I think I briefly met her while playing golf a long time ago, but back then her dream was to be a pro golfer? I’m not sure. It might not be Ms. Sua, but I’m writing this just in case. ]
[ Title: Where did Sua learn Japanese? ]
[ I feel inadequate wondering if I taught her strangely…. ]
Old acquaintances started appearing in the cafe.
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Vrooooom─!
Sua was inside the moving van. Her schedule was packed.
Right now, she was busy organizing her confusing memories.
‘Getting suddenly busy makes my head spin. I’m trying my best at everything, but I don’t know what’s what….’
Sua quietly thought of YuhanSua.
─Why do you call?
‘My head’s a mess. Check my schedule for me.’
─Why are you asking me to do this….
However, despite grumbling, YuhanSua unfolded a chalkboard. Like a detective planning an operation the night before a raid.
[ Schedule ]
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Lie Lie Lie Meeting (Director Park Mu-ryong)
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Special Task Force 808 Group Viewing
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Acting Lesson (Kim Yuhan)
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CF Filming (Cosmetics)
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Pictorial Photoshoot (Fashion Magazine)
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Interview (Entertainment Weekly)
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Fan Cafe Management Discussion (Mystic)
─Isn’t it about this much?
‘…You’re quite competent.’
It was then that Kim Yi-seo struck up a conversation.
“Sua, it must be quite tough now that you’re busy, right?”
“Pardon?”
“No, wait, knowing Sua, maybe you’re even enjoying this situation?”
“Hmm, it’s good for an actor to be busy. I’ll approach it with a happy heart.”
Sua was gradually learning to respond like a person without overusing her usual awkwardness. Of course, her tongue still tripped her up sometimes, which was difficult…
Kim Yi-seo smirked slightly.
“There’s a reason for packing the schedule like this. The climax broadcast of Special Task Force 808 is approaching. Isn’t it better to watch it live rather than just hearing about it?”
“That’s true.”
“So we’re getting through the schedule as much as possible in advance. That way, we’ll have the leisure to watch it together. Of course….”
Kim Yi-seo trailed off slightly.
“…It seems we’ll be watching it at the hospital. We should pray that nothing happens to Sun-il. Since he’s part of the Mystic family.”
Sua nodded.
Family. She thought the word felt very warm.
The van dropped Sua and Yi-seo off at the appointed place.
A restaurant located in Nonhyeon-dong. The meeting took place in the innermost room, and those already present jumped up to greet the Mystic pair.
“You’ve arrived!”
There were nearly ten people.
The production team of ‘Lie Lie Lie’. Nicknamed the ‘Samjitmal’ team.
The person positioned in the center among them widened his eyes.
“Hm! Ms. Sua, you’re finally here!”
A man bald on top but with a neatly trimmed mustache. Sua mentally pictured an exceedingly cheerful samurai.
It was the director of ‘Lie Lie Lie’, Park Mu-ryong.
Sua internally trembled as she bowed her head.
“Hello. I am actress Sua.”
At that, Park Mu-ryong burst into laughter first.
“Trying to overwhelm me with your presence? Truly an extraordinary spirit.”
“Pardon?”
“Well, you were impressive at the film festival too. I was surprised you look much better in person. I was already impressed just seeing you on screen.”
“Thank you for the compliment….”
“You seem accustomed to compliments? So composed.”
Kim Yi-seo interjected then.
“Sua rarely shows her emotions. But it’s different when she acts. It’s like she completely embodies the role.”
“And this Sua liked my project?”
“Yes. The role of the organized crime member who assists Yeon-ju. As you’ve already seen through ‘Sword’, the two have great chemistry.”
TL Note: ‘Sword’ likely refers to a previous work or specific scene demonstrating their chemistry.
“Hmm.”
Director Park Mu-ryong quietly stroked his mustache.
He stared intently at Sua simultaneously.
“….”
The silence stretched on.
Their thoughts crossed in the air.
‘A face with gravitas, yet possessing a charm that makes one curious about her story. Fortune has rolled right up to my doorstep.’
‘Bald head. Looks like an octopus up close. A mustached octopus.’
A moment later, Park Mu-ryong nodded.
“Seeing you in person makes me incredibly covetous. You’d look amazing in a suit. Actually, this project had a huge problem, but it seems fortune has smiled upon us.”
It was then that Sua’s ears perked up.
‘There was a problem with Samjitmal? Is it related to the rating perhaps?’
Samjitmal’s rating was still Grade 4. Pathetic.
She needed to hear even one more thing. She had to find the cause.
Therefore, Sua immediately asked.
“Director, what kind of problem was it, if you don’t mind me asking?”
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